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PlayStation 3 500 GB System

PlayStation 3 500 GB System PlayStation 3 500 GB System PlayStation 3 500 GB System PlayStation 3 500 GB System PlayStation 3 500 GB System PlayStation 3 500 GB System PlayStation 3 500 GB System
$ 174.99

Score By Feature

Based on 3,012 ratings
Packaging
8.32
Delivery
8.21
Customer service
8.53
Value for money
8.49

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Questions & Answers

Could you tell me if it plays ?

It is true. You must purchase downloads for those games from the Japanese Playstation Store if you plan on buying any games for the PS3 using the "region free" technology.

My apologies for only putting "500GB PS3 System", is this the ultra slim version of the Playstation 3?

Until now, the 500GB HD had been released only with the super slim models

Can you tell me how reliable the Super Slim is? Does it give you any problems if you have owned it for a while? Can you also tell me how loud it is when playing DVDs?

A slight disc noise can be heard when reading the disc, but it is not excessively Apart from that, there is nothing else to be heard. I have had the console for a few months now and I haven't run into any problems. The sliding disc tray may not be to everyone's liking, but I personally don't find it annoying. Considering it's plastic, I do find it a little cheap, however, I think of it as one less mechanical thing that has to be repaired. A good design, in general, is found in the Super Slim.

What kind of games does it play on the PS1 and PS2?

Any person who tells you that you can play games from PS1 and PS2 is unfortunately out of their mind. The Plus version has 599 points. I find it a little expensive to buy a PS3 system at 99 dollars. It's not even that much of a new thing that PS4's are. There were only backwards compatible PS3s available for the first generation models. PlayStation has decided to no longer make the system backwards compatible (it plays PS2 and PS3 games), since the company realized it would not make money. In other words, after the second generation PS3s were launched, they lost backward compatibility. Before you buy any product that claims to do one thing, make sure you research it first. But Playstation has a backwards compatibility feature you can use to play PS2 games on your PS3 system, however it barely works half the time. Almost any game you want to play, backwards compatible wise, can be found on the PS store for almost nothing.

Selected User Reviews For PlayStation 3 500 GB System

Do yourself a favor and get a new PS3 as soon as you can
5/5

The delivery was fast, and it arrived undamaged since it was shipped well protected. This was the fourth PS3 I have owned (all died from hard use), so I was not surprised to find that it would be the same as A Blu-ray true story This was different from other drives in that the Ray drive was on top. Initially, I attempted to connect my PS4 via its HDMI cable, but that caused video and audio issues. After searching for a while I found the HDMI cable I had used with my last PS3, and I was able to connect. Using the PSN store, you can download PS games as well as PS2 games. I believe this has resolved the video/audio issue. Up to date This month (March 2018), the PS3 will no longer be supported by the PlayStation Network. It is rumored that Sony is going to stop making the PlayStation 3 next year (2019) so if you want one, you should pick one up.

Brinley Wells
Brinley Wells
| Dec 17, 2020
As used Despite the fact that it was in good condition, the Playstation 3 that was The purpose of this review is not to provide my thoughts on the 500GB super slim PS3 console
3/5

It is to tell you about my experience with Amazon's recent purchase event. fully functional edition of this model of PS3 for 6 1/2 years before it died. loved it a lot and it is one of my favorite video game I tried to purchase a used one after the original super slim 500 gb that I bought in 2013 crashed at the end of 2019. I was forced to buy a used one after it was well past its use-by date. The Amazon Warehouse had a used PS3 super slim 500 gb for a very low price, so I purchased it there Originally priced at $650, now $20 less at Amazon The condition is excellent. I received my package very quickly, even faster than I had Quality of the shipping was not up to my expectations. As I looked at the box, it had some holes and the inflated cushioning had deflated, leading me to believe that the console had been jostled around while This original PS3 super slim case had all cables and a controller that came with it, so everything worked perfectly. Despite this, the console did not begin booting. Then and now. The issue with this console is the same as with my old one. Once I plugged in the device, I saw the expected red light on the power button, indicating that it had been powered. When I pressed the power button, the light turned green as it attempted to boot up, and then within a minute it was up and running The power was completely turned off after 2 seconds. It is no longer necessary to have a A console with such a high price tag is little more than a Several people that I have spoken to have mentioned that this issue is usually due to the motherboard or the power supply. You may have to spend a lot of money if the motherboard needs to be repaired. I gave my used PS3 a lot more than it was worth. In any case, I am very angry with Amazon for selling me a console advertised in good condition and having it never work. Is there no one testing these devices at Amazon? In fact, the hard drive was even marked with a sticker that proclaimed it had been reformatted and reset to factory defaults. What's the process? I cannot get it to work! As soon as I got home, I filed my return. Choosing the Amazon warehouse over a smaller seller that may have few reviews, I hoped that it was more reliable than going with a small seller that may have mixed reviews. The opposite was proved to be the case. As much as I like it, I would wish that I could give no stars since that is what this purchase deserved. The same useless product I bought from Amazon for $150 was a big fat nothing.

Georgia BYRNE
Georgia BYRNE
| Dec 14, 2020
This is a 500GB Super Slim hard drive
5/5

As stated on Amazon Warehouse, this item may have been used but not yet resold. A "like new" item, which I am very happy with. The PS4 pro I already own does not allow me to play either college football or the Mass Effect Trilogy. Thankful I was able to obtain one in such great condition for such a reasonable price. The console, controller, and cable were all in very good shape. This model has a lot of great games available, many of them at discount prices.

Harlan Ibarra
Harlan Ibarra
| Nov 10, 2020
This is a review of the Playstation 3
4/5

The shipping was fast, the system works great, and everything is right on target although I did have to purchase hdmi cables separately since the ones the system came with are AV cables and my monitor requires HDMI.

Shepard Bridges
Shepard Bridges
| Jan 02, 2021
Why do you need a PlayStation 4? I finally had to buy a third PS3 after my second died after 7 years
4/5

The present was a top hit with the son since the previous unit sparked his interest in race cars, airplanes, and deer hunting. I like the slim design, but after 5 minutes there is a strange glitch that occurs There are 10 minutes during which the screen is The cord may be the problem, I am not certain. The response of the unit to changing screens is very fast, and the resolution is like it should be. If you still enjoy playing PS3 and earlier games, this is a good option for you.

Kimber Rubio
Kimber Rubio
| Nov 08, 2020
Thanks so much for the purchase
5/5

I am very pleased with it. Thanks so much for the purchase. I am very pleased with it. Playing video games with my son is one of our favorite ways to spend time together. The fact that I'm a mother makes him laugh so much when I falter with the game system I'm pretty funny with my ineptitude, so it's always a blast. Video games are the most enjoyable way to spend time together, even though I am bad at them. The relationship is not isolating in any way. Participation is important for all of us- The fact that it plays DVDs is great. My family of five uses it a lot. This is something I use almost every day!.

Sebastian Hebert
Sebastian Hebert
| Jul 29, 2021
With this PS3, it seems like they were trying to cut costs
3/5

All three versions of the PS3 I have owned are ugly and this one is by far the ugliest. I think they wanted to cut costs with this PS3, but the design In the way that it slides over the top, the optical drive seems to be cheap. It was the slim version of PS3 (the one which followed the original fat model) that I thought was the best. As for the PS3, I must say this It's a very good game console. In the past, I've had 3 PS3s (the original, the slim, and now the super slim) and each one has had the same operating system. I am so frustrated with how slow and buggy it is. In the PS3 store, you need to log in every time, and doing things like syncing trophies or loading your download list puts your PS3 at risk of being locked out of it. All this being said, the PS3 now has a tremendous library of games, including some of the very best.

Jennifer Bonner
Jennifer Bonner
| Oct 18, 2020
The PlayStation 4 seemed like an unnecessary splurge since we already own one
5/5

That's why we put it off for a while. Recent purchases made by my wife and I included a PS3 system to allow me to play DA Origins & Playing DA Inquisition on PS4 and loving DA 2, I was looking forward to playing DA 2. Despite already owning a PS4, we put off buying this for a while since it seemed like an unnecessary splurge. However, I was quite surprised to learn there are a ton of other games you can only play It was a new, unopened product and I am pleased with the $269 price. My new PS3 arrived today! I'm so excited!.

King HAYWARD
King HAYWARD
| Mar 28, 2021

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